Mourning the loss of student Harsimran Darhan

Monday, October 3, 2022

The University of Waterloo announces, with deep sadness, the death of Harsimran Darhan. Harsimran was a fourth-year mechatronics engineering student.

Harsimran loved his coursework and excelled in his co-op terms focused on what he was learning. He was a very kind-hearted young man who had a wonderful sense of humour. He loved to be outdoors, especially on his bike. He is fondly remembered by his many friends and by his instructors at Waterloo.

His family held a private memorial service in Toronto for close family and friends this past Sunday, Oct. 2. The University of Waterloo’s flags were flown at half-mast yesterday to honour his life on the day of his funeral. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Harsimran’s family and his friends as they grieve their tremendous loss.

Please know that there are counselling services available to help deal with the painful news of the passing of a fellow student and friend. You can contact any of these available resources:

Support for Students

Counselling Services - 519-888-4096 (#2 on prompt for Counselling Services)

EmpowerMe, Student Assistance Program

Student Health Benefit (for private counselling)

UW Chaplains

Mates (peer support) - mates@wusa.ca

Here 24/7 - 1-844-437-3247

Health Services - Student Medical Clinic - 519-888-4096

Grand River Hospital - 519-749-4300

St. Mary's Hospital - 519-744-3311

Good2Talk - 1-866-925-5454

Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566 or by texting 45645  

The Coping Centre

Bereaved Families of Ontario-Midwestern Region

Canadian Mental Health Association: Specific for support in grieving


Employee based support for faculty and staff

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Employee Extended Health Benefits (private counselling)

Occupational Health